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DK56 HXJ

2006 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 HXJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 20,944 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides supporting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

front discs has surface rust

underbody and suspension components has surface rust

Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear flexible brake hose clips corroded .

Pass 1 Dec 2018 20,601 miles

Brake warning message on dash .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bake flexible hose mounting retaining clips corroded .

Fail 23 Nov 2018 20,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexible hose mounting bracket broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Flexible hose mounting bracket broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning message on dash .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bake flexible hose mounting retaining clips corroded .

Pass 19 Dec 2017 19,637 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

no emissions printout as car not in database but car passed emissions test

Fail 6 Dec 2017 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

no emissions printout as car not in database but car passed emissions test

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,730 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 18,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,101 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 18,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 16,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 16,198 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 13,763 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,522 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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DK56 HXJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 HXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK56 HXJ registered?

DK56 HXJ is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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